Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, on Thursday called on young Nigerians to tap into artificial intelligence, AI and digital economy.
Tijani stated this during an interview on Channels Television's Youth Forum, a live interactive programme to mark President Bola Tinubu's second year in office.
"Do not listen to naysayers, do not participate in those who are wondering if this is a government that is there to serve them," the minister said.
"You live in a time of artificial intelligence. You don't even need help. Go into your ChatGPT or any generating AI of your choice."
Tijani said the government of President Tinubu was focused on ensuring that the young people of this country can have opportunities.
He assured that the government programmes were for every Nigerians irrespective of tribe or religion.
The Minister called on youths to leverage research to know what government programmes are within their reach and take advantage of a long list of opportunities.
"Your generation belongs to the AI people, leverage it. Find this information, you will see the link.
"We're now taking fiber optic internet into university hostels.
"And I think we're extremely fortunate to have a president that is focused on moving Nigeria away from a country of promises, or a country of potentials, to one of performance.
"A president is a leader who wants to strengthen the foundation that can actually help us build the future that we all desire.
"Tinubu is focused on ensuring that the young people of this country that we can't give them the opportunity," he said.
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